Shelly's Recipe

MACARONI, HAM AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Category: Casseroles - Pork

2 cups macaroni, cooked al dente
1 tbsp salt
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1 package (10 ounces), frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs tossed with 1 tablespoon melted butter

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.

In a medium saucepan melt 3 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add flour, green onion, salt, mustard, and pepper; stir until well blended. Gradually stir in milk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes.

Stir in broccoli, macaroni, ham, and cheese. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over ham and macaroni casserole.

Bake ham and macaroni casserole recipe at 350 for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.